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Can't some delete bookmarks.

For some reason I cannot delete some of my bookmarks. Whenever through bookmark icon/manager. With right click context menu delete, delete keyboard button, or "bookmark remove" from shortcut.. etc.

It just doesn't function. I can move those "frozen" bookmarks around in folders and such, but I simply cannot delete them.

Hi,
Straightforward issue I just noticed.
For some reason I cannot delete some of my bookmarks. Whenever through bookmark icon/manager. With right click context menu delete, delete keyboard button, or "bookmark remove" from shortcut.. etc.
It just doesn't function. I can move those "frozen" bookmarks around in folders and such, but I simply cannot delete them.

Chosen solution

If "Verify Integrity" cannot repair places.sqlite, rename/remove all places.sqlite and favicons.sqlite files in the Firefox profile folder.
Firefox will rebuild places.sqlite and restore the bookmarks from a recent JSON backup in the bookmarkbackups folder.

keep a backup copy of places.sqlite in case a new places.sqlite database has to be created

You will find Places Database near the bottom.
Press the Verify Integrity button.

When done, copy and post the results here.

Are you using any bookmark add-ons/programs?
[v57+] Places Maintenance is built into Firefox.
Type '''about:support'''<enter> in the address bar.
You will find '''Places Database''' near the bottom.
Press the '''Verify Integrity''' button.
When done, copy and post the results here.

Chosen Solution

If "Verify Integrity" cannot repair places.sqlite, rename/remove all places.sqlite and favicons.sqlite files in the Firefox profile folder.
Firefox will rebuild places.sqlite and restore the bookmarks from a recent JSON backup in the bookmarkbackups folder.

keep a backup copy of places.sqlite in case a new places.sqlite database has to be created

If "Verify Integrity" cannot repair places.sqlite, rename/remove all <b>places.sqlite</b> and <b>favicons.sqlite</b> files in the Firefox profile folder.
Firefox will rebuild places.sqlite and restore the bookmarks from a recent JSON backup in the bookmarkbackups folder.
*keep a backup copy of places.sqlite in case a new places.sqlite database has to be created
See also:
*https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Bookmarks+not+saved#w_fix-the-bookmarks-file
*https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fix-bookmarks-and-history-will-not-be-functional
You can use the button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page to go to the current Firefox profile folder or use the <b>about:profiles</b> page.
*Help -> Troubleshooting Information -> Profile Directory:<br>Windows: Show Folder; Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox

Question owner

Are you using any bookmark add-ons/programs?
[v57+] Places Maintenance is built into Firefox.
Type about:support<enter> in the address bar.
You will find Places Database near the bottom.
Press the Verify Integrity button.
When done, copy and post the results here.

No, I don't use bookmark addons.

> Task: checkIntegrity
- Unable to fix corruption, places.sqlite will be replaced on next startup
> Task: invalidateCaches
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: checkCoherence
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: expire
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: originFrecencyStats
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: vacuum
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: stats
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: _refreshUI
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.

''FredMcD [[#answer-1227697|said]]''
<blockquote>
Are you using any bookmark add-ons/programs?
[v57+] Places Maintenance is built into Firefox.
Type '''about:support'''<enter> in the address bar.
You will find '''Places Database''' near the bottom.
Press the '''Verify Integrity''' button.
When done, copy and post the results here.
</blockquote>
No, I don't use bookmark addons.
> Task: checkIntegrity
- Unable to fix corruption, places.sqlite will be replaced on next startup
> Task: invalidateCaches
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: checkCoherence
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: expire
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: originFrecencyStats
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: vacuum
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: stats
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.
> Task: _refreshUI
- The task queue was cleared by an error in another task.

Question owner

Are you using any bookmark add-ons/programs?
[v57+] Places Maintenance is built into Firefox.
Type about:support<enter> in the address bar.
You will find Places Database near the bottom.
Press the Verify Integrity button.
When done, copy and post the results here.

If "Verify Integrity" cannot repair places.sqlite, rename/remove all places.sqlite and favicons.sqlite files in the Firefox profile folder.
Firefox will rebuild places.sqlite and restore the bookmarks from a recent JSON backup in the bookmarkbackups folder.

keep a backup copy of places.sqlite in case a new places.sqlite database has to be created

that seemed to fix it. Sadly fav icons are now gone, but not a big loss. Can at least delete bookmarks now.

It probably happened since I built new pc and backupped firefox files (to keep all addons settings etc..) and simply tossed them back to corresponding folders in %appdata%

''FredMcD [[#answer-1227697|said]]''
<blockquote>
Are you using any bookmark add-ons/programs?
[v57+] Places Maintenance is built into Firefox.
Type '''about:support'''<enter> in the address bar.
You will find '''Places Database''' near the bottom.
Press the '''Verify Integrity''' button.
When done, copy and post the results here.
</blockquote>
''cor-el [[#answer-1227705|said]]''
<blockquote>
If "Verify Integrity" cannot repair places.sqlite, rename/remove all <b>places.sqlite</b> and <b>favicons.sqlite</b> files in the Firefox profile folder.
Firefox will rebuild places.sqlite and restore the bookmarks from a recent JSON backup in the bookmarkbackups folder.
*keep a backup copy of places.sqlite in case a new places.sqlite database has to be created
See also:
*https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Bookmarks+not+saved#w_fix-the-bookmarks-file
*https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/fix-bookmarks-and-history-will-not-be-functional
You can use the button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page to go to the current Firefox profile folder or use the <b>about:profiles</b> page.
*Help -> Troubleshooting Information -> Profile Directory:<br>Windows: Show Folder; Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
</blockquote>
that seemed to fix it. Sadly fav icons are now gone, but not a big loss. Can at least delete bookmarks now.
It probably happened since I built new pc and backupped firefox files (to keep all addons settings etc..) and simply tossed them back to corresponding folders in %appdata%

I am glad to hear that your problem has been resolved. If you haven't already, please select the answer that solves the problem. This will help other users with similar problems find the solution more easily.

Every now and then, open the profile folder and create
a copy of the current profile as is to another location
on your hard drive. This way you will have a backup.

If you do this each day, you will not lose much data.
This should be done with Firefox Closed.

Note: In case you need to restore from these backups,
you may need to overwrite old or corrupted files.

I am glad to hear that your problem has been resolved. If you haven't already, please select the answer that solves the problem. This will help other users with similar problems find the solution more easily.
Thank you for contacting Mozilla Support.
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[[Back up and restore information in Firefox profiles]].{web link}
I use an add-on that makes backups of my user profile, Just In Case.
Unfortunately, it is not compatible with the current Firefox.
Every now and then, open the profile folder and create
a '''copy''' of the current profile '''as is''' to another location
on your hard drive. This way you will have a backup.
If you do this each day, you will not lose much data.
This should be done with '''Firefox Closed. '''
Note: In case you need to restore from these backups,
you may need to overwrite old or corrupted files.